San Jose State University Aviation
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Aviation transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and BUS1 20; the full list is below.
94 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with SJSU for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
San Jose State University Aviation Major Preparation
The courses San Jose State University lists as Aviation major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Second course in english composition
Complete 1 of these
- ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
- ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- BUS1 20 Financial Accounting
- BUS2 90 Business Statistics
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 71 Calculus for Business and Aviation
- MATH 30 Calculus I
Lower division physics sequence
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYS 2A Fundamentals of Physics · PHYS 2B Fundamentals of Physics
- PHYS 50 General Physics I: Mechanics · PHYS 51 General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 50 General Physics I: Mechanics · PHYS 2B Fundamentals of Physics
Lower division core requirements of the major
Required
- AVIA 78 Introduction to Aviation Management
Flight operations
Complete all of these
- AVIA 1 Introduction to the Aviation Industry
- AVIA 31 Aircraft Theory and Design
- AVIA 42 Aircraft Systems
- AVIA 43 Propulsion Theory
- AVIA 50 Aviation Weather
- AVIA 73 Air Traffic Control
- AVIA 91 Aircraft Turbine Engines
Professional flight
Complete all of these
- AVIA 1 Introduction to the Aviation Industry
- AVIA 2 Private Pilot Ground
- AVIA 3 Introduction to Private Pilot Part 141 Flight
- AVIA 31 Aircraft Theory and Design
- AVIA 42 Aircraft Systems
- AVIA 43 Propulsion Theory
- AVIA 50 Aviation Weather
- AVIA 62 Instrument Pilot Ground
- AVIA 63 Instrument Rating Part 141 Flight
- AVIA 73 Air Traffic Control
- AVIA 91 Aircraft Turbine Engines
Aviation management
Complete all of these
- AVIA 1 Introduction to the Aviation Industry
- AVIA 31 Aircraft Theory and Design
- AVIA 42 Aircraft Systems
- AVIA 43 Propulsion Theory
- AVIA 50 Aviation Weather
- AVIA 73 Air Traffic Control
- ECON 1B Principles of Economics: Microeconomics
Maintenance management: airframes & powerplants (a&p) coursework
Required
- ECON 1B Principles of Economics: Microeconomics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Jose State University have an Aviation major for transfer students?
Yes. San Jose State University offers Aviation (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Aviation?
San Jose State University's Aviation major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, BUS1 20, BUS2 90, MATH 71 and MATH 30, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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